ThunderCats X SilverHawks: Why New Fans Need to Grab ThunderHawks #2 This Wednesday!
The cosmic collision between two of the most beloved 1980s animated action franchises continues to accelerate! Dynamite Entertainment has brought us a universe-merging epic that feels like smashing your favorite childhood action figures together in the best way possible. Written by the seasoned Ed Brisson and illustrated with clean intensity by Vincenzo Federici, ThunderCats X SilverHawks: ThunderHawks #2 drops our heroes into a bleak future where survival requires desperate measures.
If you are new to comics and want to see how wild, fun, and fast-paced modern storytelling can be, this crossover is your perfect gateway. To stay ahead of the curve and secure this action-heavy issue, you can always check out our latest New Comics listings to make sure your local shop has a copy waiting in your pull box.
The Coolest Premise in Comics: Stranded in a Dark Future
So, what is a “ThunderHawk” anyway? In this crossover, the ThunderCats have adopted a high-tech disguise, donning advanced, metallic SilverHawks armor to navigate the deep, hostile environments of space. The result is a gorgeous visual mashup of cat-like agility and wings of steel.
As we enter chapter six of the broader saga, our armored heroes find themselves trapped in a bleak, dystopian future timeline. The stakes are incredibly high: they must find a way to escape this dark reality and return to the present to stop a devastating war before it even begins.
However, escaping the future is far from simple. To power their journey back through time, the team needs a massive power source, a major diversion, and a deeply emotional sacrifice that will shake the group to its absolute core. It is the perfect blend of high-concept science fiction and classic, heart-pounding character drama.
A Sneak Peek at the Action
The preview pages for this issue showcase the quiet, tense moments before the storm hits, proving that you don’t need constant explosions to build incredible tension.
First, we get a sobering look at a futuristic shelter in the middle of a decaying city skyline. A lone hero sits on a cot, lost in thought as the weight of their mission hangs in the air. Next, the scene shifts to a quiet conversation at dawn over cups of coffee. The characters discuss their limited options, the scarcity of Thundrillium, and the hard reality that they must leave this timeline behind. The emotional weight of their impending departure is clear, showcasing the creative team’s ability to write quiet character moments amidst sci-fi action.
Soon after, a parting gift is exchanged. A character hands over a cracked-open piece of technology built from a fallen Darkbird, a device containing the vital information needed to shut down the enemy’s robotic forces. This transition is completed with a poignant farewell kiss before a translocation cube is activated, launching our hero into a metallic, high-speed descent through the atmosphere.
The final preview page grounds the reader in the harsh reality of this future world. It takes us to the “New Hope Food Bank” in the city of “New Bedlama,” where long lines of impoverished mutants and citizens wait for basic rations. This stark depiction of a broken society illustrates exactly why the ThunderHawks are fighting so hard to alter the timeline.
If you love tracing the evolution of these legendary 1980s properties, you can see what happened in history on This Day In Comics to see how the original cartoon debuts shaped the industry.
Cover Gallery & Collector Guide
For new fans, collecting variants is half the fun! Dynamite is offering five gorgeous cardstock cover options that look incredible on any display shelf:
- Cover A by Ivan Tao: We get a dark, stylized portrait of a battle-damaged Cheetara-inspired hero in her sleek armor, dripping with grit and intensity.
- Cover B by Declan Shalvey: Shalvey delivers a clean, classic comic composition showing the hero flying high above a striking green-and-black city.
- Cover C by Marco Failla: The purple-hued design highlights the elegant flight lines of the advanced SilverHawks armor.
- Cover D by Alessandro Ranaldi: We see a stunning character collage featuring Panthro, Lion-O, and a Silverhawk sentinel looking out over a dark landscape.
- Cover E (Animation Art): Retro animation purists get a perfect throwback cover that mirrors the style of the original classic cartoons.
Whether you are a lifelong fan of the ThunderCats, a die-hard SilverHawks collector, or simply a fan of high-stakes sci-fi crossovers, this issue is a must-read. You can discover your next read with our Comic Book of the Day spotlight to find even more hidden gems hitting the stands this week!
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